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In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American Society That is, until an integrated band of college students decided, en masse, to risk everything and buy a ticket on a Greyhound bus bound for the Deep South. They called themselves the Freedom Riders and they managed to bring the president and the entire American public face to face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation.

Dr. Gloria Cronin will lead a discussion of themes explored in the documentary, Freedom Riders, including the astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of a personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.

Working on a children’s book? The public is welcome to join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators at their monthly meeting. Bring some work for workshopping, and lend a hand to other local writers seeking to improve their craft.

The Heralders Children's Choir is a non-auditioned group specifically for home schooled children living in the SLC, Utah Valley and surrounding areas. Join the Utah Valley group as they perform folk songs and dances from around the world.

Married in Washington, D.C. in 1958, the Lovings returned home to Virginia where their marriage was declared illegal -- he was white, she was black and Native American. Newly discovered 16 mm footage of the Lovings and their lawyers, testimony of their daughter, and images by LIFE Magazine photographer Grey Villet, takes us behind the scenes of the legal challenges and emotional turmoil and documents a seminal moment in history and a personal, human love story.

The BYU Splash Lab is unraveling the mechanics of fluid behaviors with high tech measurement and analysis equipment. They work on everything from how to break a glass bottle with nothing but water and your bare hands to mitigating the splash-back when using the men's room. Join us for an entertaining evening of cutting edge research.

30 million years ago more than 5,500 cubic kilometers of magma erupted during a one-week period near a place called Wah Wah Springs. By comparison, this eruption was about 5,000 times larger than the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption. Today, researchers at BYU are studying 13,000 feet of volcanic rock to understand the catastrophic eruptions from 30 million years ago. Join Dr. Eric Christiansen, one of the BYU professors leading this research, and he shares the astonishing scale of the supervolcano in our own back yard.

join Dr. Gloria Cronin as she delves into the issues of the documentary, The Loving Story, including the searing honesty of this film. This documentary serves as a time capsule, offering a snapshot into the racist past of our country and illuminating the Lovings' courage and determination.

The health professionals of Mountainlands Community Health Center will be on hand to help individuals and families by answering questions about insurance and services available at MCHC. They will also be available to assist with signups for WIC, Medicare, ACA and more.

Join us for a great film and free popcorn! This visually stunning and wildly inventive film explores the mystery of the night in a sweeping nocturnal adventure full of moody, dream-inspired landscapes. A young boy named Tim finds out after an unusual discovery on the rooftop of his orphanage plunges him into the secret world of Nocturna, inhabited by curious creatures that control the night. This screening is presented by The Utah Film Center.

This playful adaptation of Shakespeare’s little known comedy follows the story of Princess Imogen as she works to reunite with her lost love Posthumous, finding a few family surprises along the way. BYU's Young Company's adaptation is directed by Teresa Dayley Love. Bring the family for a night of delightful fun.

Aspen forests are the world's largest living organism. The decline and regrowth of these massive forests is fascinating science. To better understand the changing ecology of aspen forests in response to human influences, join Dr. Sam St. Clair as he discusses the current state of the aspen forest and its future.

Larry Robison, a chemical engineer and certified systems engineer with ATK Aerospace group, will discuss the basics of rocket flight and NASA's new Space Launch System. Find out how this technology will shape the future of space travel and exploration.

About the City of Orem Library

If you need to return books outside of these hours, a 24-hour drive through book and media drop is located on the North side of the Library.

We are located at 58 North State Street in Orem, Utah at the north end of the City Center Complex (on the northeast corner of State and Center Streets). Parking is to the east of the library building and is accessed from 100 North. If you need assistance please call 229-7050.